About Freego Granules
This is a combination medication which has Lactitol and Ispaghula as active ingredients. Lactitol is a synthetic disaccharide. It is similar to a lactulose-like glucose molecule which contains galactose and sorbitol. Freego is used for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.
Before using this medication inform your doctor if you have galactosemia, intestinal obstruction. If you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby. The dosage for this medication should be determined by your doctor based on your medical history, age, response to theory and current condition.
Seek the advice of your doctor if you observe any side effects. On using this medication you may experience side effects such as
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Loss of potassium
- Muscle cramps
- Headache
- Flatulence
What are the uses of Freego Granules
What are the contraindications of Freego Granules ?
Flushing
Blood Disorder
What are the side effects of Freego Granules ?
Abdominal Distension
Key highlights of Freego Granules
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Freego Granules ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Freego Granules , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ezivac Granules
Galpha Laboratories Ltd
- Ezecor Lx Granules
Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
- Loozfibre Granules
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- All Klear Granules
Tablets India Limited
- Fiberlact Powder
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Fibril Xl Powder
Lupin Ltd
- Lactigol Granules
Lupin Ltd
- Itworks Xl Granules
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Cadilose Green 10 Gm/3.5 Gm Granules
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Optifiber 10Gm/3.5Gm Powder
Precia Pharma
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication is a sugar alcohol which can also be used as a laxative for treating constipation. It gets broken down in the colon to short-chain organic acids resulting in osmotic pressure increase leading to watery stool content and volume.
FAQs about Freego Granules
Ques : What is freego granules?
Ans : This medication has Ispaghula and Lactitol as active ingredients present. It performs its action by reducing the pH of intestine. Freego granules is also used to avoid inflammatory bowel diseases, constipation and muscle spasms in colon.
Ques : What are the uses of freego granules?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like inflammatory bowel diseases, constipation, muscle spasms in the colon, pregnancy, constipation and swollen veins.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of freego granules?
Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Freego. These include pruritus, flatulence, bloating, gastrointestinal disorders, abdominal pain, Nausea, Diarrhea and excessive gas formation in intestines.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal freego granules?
Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Freego.
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